Appalachian State University's Department of Biology invites students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends to its 2026 Research Day on Thursday, April 30, 2026.
Tentative Schedule
Time | Location | Activity |
8 a.m. - 9 a.m. | Rankin Science South 210 | Presenter and Judge Check-In |
9 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. | Rankin Science South Atrium | Poster Sessions |
9 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. | Rankin Science West 156 | Lightning Talk Session |
12 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. | Rankin Science West 183 | Keynote Address by Fern Perkins ’04 ’09 |
2 p.m. - 3 p.m. | Rankin Science West 183 | Senior Awards Ceremony |
3 p.m. - 4 p.m. | Rankin Science South 210 | Senior Awards Reception |
4 p.m. - 7 p.m. | Fizz Ed (260 Howard Street in Boone) | Retirement Celebration for Dr. Howie Neufeld |
Was Dr. Neufeld your instructor or mentor? Please submit your memories with Dr. Neufeld using our online form!
RSVP
We hope that alumni and friends of the department can join us for the day's activities. Please let us know you're coming by completing our online RSVP form.
Parking
Visitor parking is available in the Rivers Street Parking Deck for vehicles registered with the ParkMobile app. Learn more at parking.appstate.edu/visitor-parking.